About Us

Closed for The Season Due to Flooding

Welcome to Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters located in West Newton, PA right along the Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. We are a fun, family owned business that offers bait and tackle along with canoe and kayak rentals at reasonable prices. We transport you in one of our vans to one of three destinations and you float down to your vehicle at our location in West Newton! We are located on a Class 1 portion of the Youghiogheny River which makes your day on the river perfect for all ages.

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Bike and Boat trips available upon request. Bike up along side the beautiful Youghiogheny River on the GAP Trail. We will then meet you at your destination with a canoe or kayak and you float back down stream, and we will bring your bikes back with us!

*we do not provide bicycles

We also sell fishing licenses! So if you have a passion for the outdoors, you want to come see us and fish the Yough! Our Stock the Yough program will be in full swing from March-April for the start of trout season!

OUR CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

we apologize for any inconvenience.

Remember: Alcohol, Drugs & Boating Don't Mix

NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED IN ANY YCO VANS OR BOATS

Protective Footwear Is Required

NO FLIP-FLOPS Please!

Services

2018 PRICES

(Time is approximate with minimal paddling)

Cedar Creek: 4 miles/2 hours

$45/canoe

$28/kayak

Smithton: 7 miles/4 hours

$50/canoe

$30/kayak

Whitsett: 11 miles/6 hours

$55/canoe

$32/kayak

Connellsville: 26 miles

Overnight camping trip

3 boat minimum

$100/canoe

Shuttle Fee

(if bringing your own boat)

$20/person

(Click on the FAQ Tab above for more details about this Overnight Camping Trip)

Boat Choices:

Canoe

Single sit-in kayak

Single sit-on kayak

Tandem kayak (same price as canoes)

Jackson fishing kayak ($45 flat rate per day)

WEEKENDS

Sat, Sun & Holidays

Trips depart every hour on the hour from 9am-2pm

(Please be here 30-45 minutes before departure time to check in)

WEEKDAYS

Mon thru Fri

Trips depart: 10 am and 1pm

Own Your Own Canoe? We will shuttle your boat for a flat rate of $20/person
Group Rates Available- Please call us with group size
Travel Package- Bike to your destination on the GAP Trail and we will meet you with a canoe and haul your bike back to West Newton
Food- Eateries available for delivery or a short walk down the GAP trail
Bait- We have it here. Minnows, nightcrawlers, and more!
Fishing License- We sell PA Fishing Licenses

Latest Reviews

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Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh 4.8 Stars - based on 5 Reviews

karen

North versailles

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh

Rated 5 Stars on Jul 10, 2017

Sun. July 9, 2017 Great day on the river. Our trip was early, staff was very friendly and efficient. Very crowded by mid morning, but staff was organized and helpful to everyone. They all inquired about our trip and how we enjoyed it. Seems they want everyone to enjoy the river! Will be back..

1 person found this useful

Joy

Pittsburgh

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh

Rated 4 Stars on Jul 3, 2017

This was one of our favorite kayaking experiences in/around Pittsburgh. The river is very relaxing and just right for a fun-filled experience!

The entire staff was very friendly and they were able to coordinate everything superbly, despite it being very busy.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because we have our own kayaks and I felt like $20 transport fee per kayak is too expensive. Overall, this would be well worth the $$ if you don't have your own kayak/canoe. If you do, it would be better to do some research and find public access points for putting in/getting out.

Joy

Pittsburgh

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh

Rated 4 Stars on Jul 3, 2017

This was one of our favorite kayaking experiences in/around Pittsburgh. The river is very relaxing and just right for a fun-filled experience!

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because we have our own kayaks and I felt like $20 transport fee per kayak is too expensive. Overall, this would be well worth the $$ if you don't have your own kayak/canoe. If you do, it would be better to do some research and find public access points for putting in/getting out.

Bob

Pittsburgh

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh

Rated 5 Stars on Sep 6, 2016

We really enjoyed our trip, I couldn't ask for anything better. This was the first time I have ever done a kayak trip like this before. We did the short 4 mile run but after doing that, we can't wait to do a longer trip.

Everything went really smooth. Even though they were really busy, we showed up, got in to a parking spot, checked in/payed and were trying on some life vests. Once everyone was ready, they loaded us up in the van and we headed to the park.

Everyone we dealt with was super friendly and really knew there stuff.

The river is amazing for kayaking. It is shallow enough that you can stand in the water. Because of this, I guess boats can't go on the river, we only saw one tiny fishing boat with an engine, so no big deal. The river runs fast enough that you can enjoy a very relaxing trip down it without even paddling. We paddled slowly so we definitely want to do the longer trip next.

Overall, I couldn't have asked for anything better!

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John Janosko

McKeesport

Youghiogheny Canoe Outfitters Kayaking Pittsburgh

Rated 5 Stars on Mar 8, 2016

Great people bought a canoe and still go to rent and we go on Company outings there also The place gets better every year and the prices are cheap for the fun had by all

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Business Overview

Year Established: 2000

Category: Canoeing-Kayaking

Keywords:
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Attention: BOY SCOUTS & YOUTH GROUPS

12 person Minimum

We offer Boy Scout Troops and Youth Groups discount rates on canoe rentals, campground rentals, and bike trips. Call us for more information if you are a Scout or Youth Group Leader.